Operations Manager

Job description

Tishman Capital Partners is the alternatives investment platform of Tishman. The firm seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing in a broad array of strategies including CMBS, ABS, mezzanine debt, distressed investing, leveraged loans and other special-situation strategies.

Working closely with TCP's Trading Desk, Portfolio Managers, Accounting, Tax, Compliance, Legal, Fund Administrators, and other vendor contacts, this role will cover a wide variety of responsibilities associated with our day to day investment operations, including but not limited to: fund administration oversight, trade support, and client reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day middle and back office operational support, including: trade flow management, settlements, reconciliations, corporate actions, confirmations, and margin calls for the following products: equity, fixed income, structured products, derivatives, bank debt, futures. Options FX, mortgages and repos.
• Assist Financing Team to analyze securities lending data; liaise with Front Office & Prime Brokers on borrow costs and lending opportunities.
• Assist with requests including P&L, exposure, and trade activity inquiries regarding the portfolio review, daily P&L, and control diagnostics.
• Lead communication with Fund Administrator, Prime Brokers, Custodians, and other third-party vendors.
• Review monthly NAVs (of multiple funds); Gather and organize fund performance data, monthly and quarterly investors reporting, P&L and risk reporting, year-end financial statements, and legal/compliance filings and tax reporting, including K-1s.
• Reconcile investor accounts and investor data between shadow accounting files, independent administrator files and internal accounting systems to ensure alignment with Fund Administrator and Prime Broker's activities.
• Participate in the review and reconciliation of financial statements. Work with the Fund Administrator and external auditors for the audit process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of audited financial statements.
• Work with Compliance team to set up new brokerage relationships and monitor the best execution.
• Seek ways to streamline operational and compliance processes and procedures to reduce dependencies and improve efficiency.
• Assist with the Books and Records of the Fund Manager, including preparation of basic Financial statements and forecasts.
• Work with Tishman Finance Team on special Accounting related projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong fixed income and mortgage product experience
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, strong communication skills and comfort with the fluid nature of the role.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Manages multiple tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing assignments.
• Handles confidential material with utmost discretion.
• Works comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly energetic and results-driven, with a strong work ethic.

Work Experience

• 5 - 8 years of Fund Accounting/Operations experience within an Investment Bank, Hedge Fund, or Asset Management firm. Corporate Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Enfusion, Fund Administration platforms, Prime Broker platforms, and QuickBooks a plus.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field

Tishman offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, etc.

Tishman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.